Gallant Journey
“One Of The World's Most Exciting Adventures!”
Synopsis
Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
John J. Montgomery
Janet Blair
Regina 'Ginny' Cleary
Charles Ruggles
Jim Montgomery
Henry Travers
Thomas Logan
Jimmy Lloyd
Dan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle
Charles Kemper
Father "Dickie" Ball
Selena Royle
Mrs. Zachary Montgomery
Arthur Shields
Father Kenton
Willard Robertson
Zachary Montgomery
Robert De Haven
Jim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
Wanda Perry
(uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Husband (uncredited)
Fernando Alvarado
Juan Morales (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
(uncredited)
Conrad Binyon
Snort (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Mahoney's Valet (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Dance Floor Extra (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
'Peacock' Fox (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Morgan, William A. Wellman
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Gallant Journey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Byron Morgan, William A. Wellman
Marlin Skiles
George Meehan, Burnett Guffey
Al Clark
William A. Wellman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Al Clark
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
William A. Wellman
Producer
Byron Morgan
Writer
William A. Wellman
Writer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gallant Journey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gallant Journey about?
Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.
Who directed Gallant Journey?
Gallant Journey was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Gallant Journey?
The principal cast of Gallant Journey includes Glenn Ford, Janet Blair, Charles Ruggles, Henry Travers, Jimmy Lloyd.
When was Gallant Journey released and how long is it?
Gallant Journey was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Gallant Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gallant Journey was composed by Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gallant Journey?
Gallant Journey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).